Human Factors Research Associate

OUR STATEMENT The San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute, develop, and advance in their career. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome, shares their views, and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value.

The Department of Psychology at San José State University is involved in collaborative research with civil service scientists from the Human-Autonomy Teaming (HAT) Laboratory in the Human Systems Integration Division at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. We seek a Research Associate to lead and support human-in-the-loop research activities, collaborate with civil service researchers and software developers, and interact with primary stakeholders to ensure that airspace operations and safety activities continue to further NASA’s aeronautics research.

The research performed in the HAT Lab is a collaborative, team-based activity that relies upon an advanced, distributed human-in-the-loop simulation environment and state-of-the-art facilities to investigate the roles, responsibilities, and requirements for human operators and automation in future airspace operations. Research participants include aviation industry partners, professional air traffic service providers, pilots, and aviation operators who help to develop and test novel aviation concepts, technologies, or procedures for designing and testing new airspace operations in the global airspace and the United States National Airspace System.

Foundational to the ability of the HAT Lab to successfully conduct its research are team members who can build expertise in current and future aviation concepts and can translate that knowledge to the full lifecycle of testing. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced human factors researcher who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable both supporting and leading laboratory activities centered on pilot-in-the-loop and pilot-on-the-loop simulation studies, including background research, experiment design, requirements development, testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Studies may be conducted in the HAT Lab or in conjunction with other NASA teams and facilities. The candidate can expect to interact regularly with external partners. We are seeking someone who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, a strong team player who is also eager to step up and lead, and comfortable coordinating with software developers and outside stakeholders. The HAT Lab, like NASA, prizes a healthy work-life balance. We believe that fostering a comfortable workplace for everyone is important! Our work environment is open, collaborative…

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